Arson Attack

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Dante D. Bracey, Jr., a 35-year-old Milwaukee man, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly setting fire to a multi-unit residential apartment building in Milwaukee on January 10, 2026. The arson attack is linked to domestic violence, and Bracey is also accused of cyberstalking, causing the adult victim to fear death or serious bodily injury and suffer substantial emotional distress. Bracey’s actions have led to a federal investigation, with the Milwaukee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives working together to bring him to justice.

The indictment, returned on March 24, 2026, charges Bracey with three federal felonies: arson, cyberstalking, and use of fire to commit a federal felony. If convicted, Bracey faces significant prison time, including a mandatory minimum of five years for the arson charge and up to life imprisonment for the use of fire to commit a federal felony.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Abbey M. Marzick, and the outcome will depend on the evidence presented in court. An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt, and Bracey is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.